I've come so far in my life and am learning to love the person I am.
#selflove #growingup #Blog

http://aftbook.blog/2026/01/04/how-far-ive-come/

Back to school in 2026! I'm pumped about this next round of learning! #blog #adultlearning

http://aftbook.blog/2025/12/30/back-to-school/

Resolutions for the new Year

’Twas the day after Christmas and all through my house,I’m picking up pieces smaller than a mouse. I love that the holiday went off without a hitch, but cleaning up after Christmas with two small kids is no small feat. There’s something semi-cathartic about the chaos of post-holiday cleanup. I’ve been organizing toys, tackling the mess in the office, and breaking down the avalanche of boxes in the garage.

http://aftbook.blog/2025/12/26/resolutions-for-the-new-year/

Writing Prompt: Is Your Life the Picture You Thought It Would Be a Year Ago?

If I’m being honest, no. My life is not the picture I thought it would be a year ago. A year ago, I didn’t think I’d be navigating my addiction as successfully as I am now. I didn’t think I’d hit the lows I hit, and I definitely didn’t believe I was capable of reaching the highs I’ve achieved since.

http://aftbook.blog/2025/12/17/writing-prompt-is-your-life-the-picture-you-thought-it-would-be-a-year-ago/

Sober for good

Okay—so once again, I’m coming back to this blog after stepping away for a little while. Life has a way of pulling focus, and this time, it was for something important. I’ve spent the last few months in therapy, both one-on-one and in group settings, to face something I’ve struggled with for a long time: my relationship with alcohol. Today marks 100 days sober.

http://aftbook.blog/2025/12/13/sober-for-good/

Babel

Language is one of the most powerful tools humanity has ever developed. There’s a reason sayings like “The pen is mightier than the sword” carry so much weight. Words have the power to persuade, to create, to destroy, to unite. But here’s the catch: words only matter if you can understand them. In today’s world, we’re lucky to have tools that help bridge those gaps.

http://aftbook.blog/2025/09/16/babel/

What's the most expensive meal you've ever had? I'm assuming most people's are some sort of surf and turf! #blog #writing

https://aftbook.blog/2025/08/06/310/

I kind of loved hearing a bit of finalizing info on the #oceangate sub. Loved the BBC's writeup. Wrote a #writingprompt for my #blog on it.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy57pnjw4wo

https://aftbook.blog/2025/08/05/writing-prompt-not-so-news-worthy/

#mondaymood this week is: #necromancy Done with the dumb being sick and back to it! Rise from the dead! #blog

http://aftbook.blog/2025/08/04/monday-mood-necromantic/

If I #inspire one person to get going today my work is good. (Oh look I've inspired myself to #getmoving , Mission accomplished!) new #blog post for a #moodmonday Determination is the name of the game. Get things done today to make the rest of #summerbreak amazing! #parenting #dadlife #sahd #sahm

http://aftbook.blog/2025/07/14/determinator/